Monument
Accrington War Memorial
A commemorative structure of historical importance.
This monument is legally protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As a Grade II* listed building, it is considered particularly important and of more than special interest - representing the top 5.8% of listed buildings. It has been protected for 42 years.
Heritage Expansion
Listed during an era when the criteria for protection expanded to include more vernacular and industrial heritage.
Building Type
Monument
Listed Since
9 March 1984
List Entry
1205791
Nearby Development Sites
Woodnook Works, Bath Street/Mount Street, Accrington
94 homesnot-permissionedTurkey Red Industrial Estate, Manchester Road, Baxenden
85 homesnot-permissionedPhoenix 1 (unimplemented), Harrison Street / Savoy Street, Accrington
65 homespermissionedSteiner St, Accrington
29 homesnot-permissionedUnion Works and Union Garage, Back Cotton Street, Accrington. BB5 3EX
18 homesnot-permissioned
Nearby Listed Buildings
What is a Listed Building?
Listed buildings are structures of special architectural or historic interest, protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
- Grade I: Exceptional interest (2.5%)
- Grade II*: Particularly important (5.8%)
- Grade II: Special interest (91.7%)